475 Whitney Avenue | New Haven East Rock

$2,100,000 | 4 Baths (4 Full) | 8,699 Sq. Ft.

475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. The building has been used by a prominent law firm since 1971. Originally constructed as a grand private residence in 1896, the building is ideally suited for conversion back to a luxury single-family estate or redevelopment from the current office configuration as a boutique multi-family or condominium offering. The structure's scale, craftsmanship & layout-featuring expansive rooms, high ceilings & formal entertaining spaces-lend themselves naturally to residential reuse. The architectural details including the yellow venetian brick & copper gutters & flashing make this prohibitively expensive to replicate today. In addition to the main residence the property includes a detached rear structure (originally a garage later converted to conference space) that can possibly be repositioned into 1 or 2 addtl residential units, guest accommodations or accessory dwelling space creating meaningful added value & flexibility. The current site configuration includes a large, paved parking area, which offers a unique opportunity to reclaim a portion of the grounds for landscaped lawns, private outdoor space & a formal residential driveway, restoring the property's original estate-like setting while maintaining functional access. 475 Whitney is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive residences along Whitney Ave. SmartMLS 24173993

Directions to property: Exit 6 take a left onto Willow St the last driveway on the left.

MLS Listing ID: 
SmartMLS 24173993
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Stories: 
3
Year Built: 
1884
Living Area: 
8,699
Interior: 
Elevator, Intercom
Construction
Foundation Details: 
Stone
Roof: 
Slate
Exterior Features: 
Sidewalk, Gutters
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
0
Total Bedrooms: 
0
Total Bathrooms: 
4
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
4
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Hot Air
Heating System Fuel: 
Electric
Cooling System: 
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water Source: 
Public Water Connected
Sewer: 
Public Sewer Connected
Lot/Land Details
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Acres: 
0.41
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Total Parking Spaces: 
14
Garage: 
Paved, Parking Lot, Driveway
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1246795
Annual Tax: 
$28,741.00
Property Zoning: 
RH1
Listing Dates
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Listing Entry Date/Time: 
5/13/2026
Contract Details
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Possession: 
Negotiable
Listing Participants
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Listing Agent Name: 
Dawn Vittorio
Listing Co-Agent Name: 
Steven Inglese
Listing Office Name: 
New Haven Group, Inc
Listing Co-Office Name: 
New Haven Group, Inc